The Mi'kmaw community of Listuguj, in the Gaspé, is marking 40 years since provincial police raided the reserve, arresting and injuring salmon fishermen, which ultimately led to a redefinition of fishing conservation policies for the First Nation.
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2 people dead following shooting in Listuguj Miêgmaq First Nation Saturday
Two people are dead following a shooting in Listuguj Miêgmaq First Nation Saturday morning, according to Quebec s police watchdog.
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Posted: May 16, 2021 8:08 AM AT | Last Updated: May 16
Officers from the Listuguj Police Department were called to a residence on Riverside Road after reports of gunfire on Saturday morning.(Julia Page/CBC)
Two people are dead following a shooting in Listuguj First Nation Saturday morning, according to Quebec s police watchdog.
Officers from the Listuguj Police Department were called to a residence on Riverside Road after reports of gunfire.
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An Indigenous community in eastern Quebec has signed a five-year agreement with Ottawa to develop a collaborative approach to governing the band’s fisheries.
The federal Fisheries Department issued a statement Sunday saying the Rights Reconciliation Agreement on Fisheries represents a “starting point for discussions” with the Listuguj First Nation.